Vulnerability identifier: #VU77999
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Gitlab Community Edition
Universal components / Libraries /
Software for developers
GitLab Enterprise Edition
Universal components / Libraries /
Software for developers
Vendor: GitLab, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to modify group names.
The vulnerability exists due to unspecified error. A remote user can change the name or path of a public top-level group in certain situations and escalate privileges within the application.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Gitlab Community Edition: 12.8.0 - 16.1.1
GitLab Enterprise Edition: 12.8.0 - 16.1.1
External links
http://about.gitlab.com/releases/2023/07/05/security-release-gitlab-16-1-2-released/
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.